Recently, I discovered an interesting phenomenon—more and more people are making money while playing NFT games. The pandemic over the past few years has accelerated digitalization, and bored people at home have started exploring new opportunities within games. NFT games and cryptocurrencies have emerged, opening up the possibility of "playing to earn" for players.

I have compiled ten representative NFT games, each with its own unique gameplay and profit logic.

Axie Infinity is probably the most well-known. This turn-based game inspired by Pokémon is especially popular in the Philippines. Players need to invest in purchasing three Axies (digital pets), then win SLP tokens through PVP battles. SLP can be exchanged for real money or used to breed new Axies. Since mid-2021, this game has gone viral on social media, with a total transaction volume reaching $485 million.

Splinterlands is a card game similar to Yu-Gi-Oh! or Hearthstone, which you can pick up quickly if you've played those. After buying initial cards, players can profit by trading rare cards or renting cards. Each card has unique attributes and skills, and later on, players can participate in PVP battles to challenge others.

Gods Unchained is also a card game but operates on a free-to-play model. Players earn cards by winning PVP battles; the higher the level, the rarer the cards they receive. These cards can be traded and monetized.

Sandbox 3D is an open-world building game, somewhat like a blockchain version of Minecraft. Players can create virtual land and NFT assets to sell, using SAND tokens for transactions. To expand their territory, players need to buy more land and resources.

Samurai Doge is an adventure NFT game where each samurai character is unique, with its own weapons, armor, and features. Holding a samurai allows players to earn HON tokens daily, challenge other players to earn more tokens, and use them to breed new characters or buy items.

Battle Racers is inspired by Mario Kart. Players customize their cars and participate in races. Each part has different attributes; races are not only about speed but also involve using weapons to defeat opponents. Winning races records the car as an NFT asset that can be traded.

CryptoSnake is the blockchain version of the classic Snake game. Players feed their snake with tokens; the larger the snake, the higher the APR yield, and eventually, it can be cashed out.

Neon District is a cyberpunk adventure game where players team up to complete missions or engage in PVP battles in a virtual city to earn Neon tokens. Players start with one free character and basic resources, which can be used to buy equipment or challenge others.

Gold Fever is a survival adventure game where players mine in complex environments and fight against rival factions to earn NGL tokens. These tokens can be bought, sold, or rented as NFT items in the game marketplace.

Guild of Guardians is a fantasy dungeon game. Entry is free, but players can choose to purchase heroes and equipment. Teams work together to defeat monsters and bosses, collecting rare items to sell for profit.

All these NFT games share a common feature—they require initial investment to buy characters or assets, then earn tokens through in-game competitions, quests, or trading, ultimately supporting NFT transactions for monetization. Of course, actual earnings depend on the market prices of game tokens and the time and effort you invest.

Interestingly, these types of games are changing people's perceptions of online gaming. From pure entertainment to playing to earn, NFT games have become a new trend. In the future, more similar projects are likely to emerge, with deeper integration of gaming and finance. If you're interested in this direction, you can start by monitoring relevant projects on Gate to understand the performance of different game tokens.